Finding Acceptance and Community with Chronic Illness, with Nitika Chopra, CEO of Chronicon

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Nitika and Cheryl discuss how acceptance is an ongoing journey when living with multiple chronic health conditions, and share insights into how they cope with uncertainty. Nitika shares how and why she founded the incredibly impactful Chronicon conference and online community which inspires and uplifts people living with chronic illness around the globe. Nitika and Cheryl also discuss what brings them joy and how they balance present moment acceptance with hope for the future.

Episode at a glance

Nitika’s emotional journey with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis in childhoodHow acceptance of chronic illness is an ongoing journey: Nitika shares how a new diagnosis last year challenged her, but she eventually concluded that “acceptance and hope aren’t not mutually exclusive.” Cheryl & Nitika discuss how acceptance can sometimes bring up grief or other uncomfortable emotions.Uncertainty: Cheryl & Nitika explore how they have coped with uncertaintyListening to your body & nurturing yourself: Nitkka shares how she learned the importance of listening to her body and how she integrates nurturing self care into her daily routinesA discussion about how to accept the need for medications along with utilizing non-medicinal disease management toolsThe “a-ha” moment that inspired Nitika to start the event & community Chronicon !Community: Cheryl & Nitika discuss the importance of supportive and uplifting communities when you live with chronic illnessMedical disclaimer:

All content found on Arthritis Life public channels was created for generalized informational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

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